I was there many yrs ago & met the owner who's a friend of a friend of ours & I absolutely fell in…read morelove with the place! The owner really impressed me with her ability to take care of her park & adorable little store! She's a very, very nice lady & had the pleasure of getting to know her. At the time of year we were there it was just the beginning of Spring & not to many people yet but as soon as the weather begins to get warmer, her campground fills up quite quickly & especially when they have the MCC riders flow through that's the place where they come & stay & it's the beginning of the No Vacancy sign to go up. I just loved the scenery & atmosphere around the whole park. Wonderful for families as well! So as far as I'm concerned I give her ranch a 5 star rating! You'll just have to make it one of your go to places if you're traveling through the area. A great focal point is to check out Fort Rock & the surrounding areas. Beautiful!

Great spot to stop with a well provisioned camp store, both partial and full hook ups available…read more Fantastic new owner. There is a great stage for shows, skits and concerts. I have been out there several times and plan to go back. Do not miss the view of Fort Rock, it will take your breath away.

Archeologists discovered 70 pairs of sandals made of sage brush that are 10,000 years old -…read moreuncovered in the rock cave, evidence of early humans in North America. During the Ice Age, Fort Rock was surrounded by water. Before drying up around 10,000 years ago, the lake with its associated wetlands and wildlife was the foundation of life for prehistoric humans. Prairie Falcon, Golden Eagle, Western Medowlark, Rock Wren and Yellow Belly Marmots live here. Raptors are currently nesting and some trails off limits. With binoculars we saw 4 Prairie Falcons perching and two flying as fledglings sang through the high cliff recessions in raptor nest homes. Look for white poop splashes high up cliffs - that is where the raptors perch and nest! Wife and I hiked through lush high desert with lots of sage and pinkish-reddish spiny hops bush, horse bush and desert sage. Many wildflowers in bloom. Wild buckwheat dominating the landscape. Also there was paint bruch, penstemon and larkspur. What a grand day for a hike in the wondrous Oregon outback! Colors in rocks, flowers and sands! Smells fragrant!

Such a cool place to visit! About 70 miles southeast of Bend. There's a small gravel parking lot,…read morerestrooms with flush toilets, covered picnic area and a kiosk with information about the site. There are hiking options for everyone. It was pretty hot during out visit and no shade in the hiking area, so we only walked up to the base of the ring. It was still really cool to see. It's an old tuff ring set in what was a shallow sea in prehistoric times. The ring is about 4,460 feet in diameter and stands about 200 feet high above the surrounding plain. Sandals found in a nearby cave are the oldest ever discovered, dating back around 9,000-13,000 years. We really enjoyed our time here and the beautiful drive to the Oregon Outback. Would highly recommend.

We loved it here. Nice park, nice people. Middle of nowhere. Nice neighbors. Lots of great…read moreadventures nearby. For dinner, check out The Cowboy Dinner Tree.

We love this place, we have been here multiple times. The previous owners were amazing, so nice…read moreand helpful. The manager is amazing! The new owners are great and we look forward to going back!

August 26-29, 2025 - La Pine, OR…read more We've stayed at La Pine Campground a few times over the years, and each visit reminds us why we keep coming back. The campground is divided into three loops, each with its own character. The North Loop offers water and electric hookups, with sites that are more widely spaced than the others--something I really appreciate. That extra room makes it feel quieter and more private, and it's probably where we'll book our next stay. The Middle Loop has full hookups, while the South Loop is the busiest, featuring full hookups as well as some cabins. . There are many hiking/cycling trails (dog-friendly), and the Deschutes River runs through the campground. There is a short hike to a waterfall, and a large dog park. Unfortunately, we were a bit restricted in our outdoor activities because of the smoke from the two fires in the area. There was actually ash falling on one of the days. Also, there had been several sightings of a mountain lion in the area, so that added a bit of caution to our activities. Nevertheless, we will definitely come back.

We just stayed one night, right before the campgrounds closed for the year. The grounds were nicely…read moremaintained, and we enjoyed a very peaceful and quiet stay. Some sites are fairly tight, while others had some nice room. The trails here were very enjoyable. Serene surroundings around the river and through the trees. We saw lots of deer, birds, and other critters scrambling about. I'm sure it would've had a slightly different feel during peak season, but we very much enjoyed our night and day of off season.

Cultus lake was good and fun and very cool and fun to do stuff at while it was us super cool funread more

This is one of my favorite campgrounds in the Cascade Lakes area. It is pretty far from Bend, but…read moreworth it if you have the time. The campground itself is pretty similar to what you might find at the other Hoodoo ran campgrounds, though it always feels a bit cleaner than the rest. The sites come with running water, shared bathrooms, picnic tables, fire rings, and a parking space. You will want to bring plenty of cash for the fees and if you bring more than one vehicle you will need to pay extra. This campground is right next to the lake and has an awesome trail that runs around the perimeter of the lake. There is a boat ramp at the end of the lake and if you just have paddle boards and kayaks you can just launch them right by your campsite. In addition to the boat ramp, there is a very nice shallow swim area. This has a gradual slope that allows the sun to warm the water up pretty fast. Overall I would say that this campground is slightly nicer than the other campgrounds in the Cascades, but the location is what really pull it up to five stars. When I have the time and money, this is my preferred campground.

The staff here is impressive and very welcoming. The bartenders were very nice and down to earth…read more The Supper Club is exquisite! My daughter had a memorable 2 summers at the camp that is offered for children. There is a nice space for children to play poolside with a sand box area. Our Golf lessons were very productive. My husband improved greatly and is obsessed with golf now...before I know it I will be a golf widow...*chuckle* It is secluded and 20 minutes away from town perfect for retreating. The amenities are for club members only and family of. If you can afford it the place is looking to have tons of potential. They have two 18 hole courses the Nicklaus and Fazio ready to challenge any player at any level:)

The grounds are BEAUTIFUL! The landscaping is seasonal and true to the Pacific Northwest, with…read moreJuniper trees, brittlebush, and prickly poppies lining every course and walkway. The staff is polite, attentive, and proactive, and with a hot tub and two kid-friendly pools just a few meters from the green, there is sure to be something to occupy every member of the family.

Tumalo Falls was an amazing adventure and one of the highlights of our trip. We chose the loop…read moretrail so we could see all of the waterfalls, and it was absolutely worth it. One of the most exciting parts was crossing the river several times. In some places there were bridges, and at one point we had to carefully balance across a log, which made the hike even more fun and memorable. We visited in April, and there was still a little snow on the trail. The weather was beautiful, but I would recommend bringing traction spikes if conditions are slippery and hiking poles for extra stability. The waterfalls were spectacular, and the scenery along the trail was breathtaking. It was a perfect mix of adventure and natural beauty. I'm sure I'll return one day with my kids to experience it all again.

I am DONE staying quiet about this. Oregon residents, read every word of this…read more Let's start with the Oregon State Lottery. Not just scratch tickets -- we're talking about over 10,000 video lottery terminals running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in bars, restaurants, truck stops, and corner stores from Portland to Medford to Pendleton. Machines that never sleep. Machines that pull HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS out of Oregon communities every single year. One of the big promised beneficiaries of all that money? Oregon State Parks. HUNDREDS. OF. MILLIONS. OF. DOLLARS. Every year. So now I want you to listen very carefully to what Oregon State Parks does with all of that money -- and then I want you to tell me this makes sense. They charge you $50, $60, sometimes more -- just to pitch a tent on a patch of dirt and gravel. For a campsite. A flat piece of ground with a fire ring and maybe a picnic table. That's it. That is what they are charging your family a premium price to use -- land that the lottery was supposed to already be funding on your behalf. But wait. It gets worse. Who actually runs those campgrounds day to day? Who checks you in, keeps things clean, handles problems, and maintains order so your family has a decent experience? In many Oregon state parks, that's the PARK HOST. And you know what the park host gets paid? Nothing. Zero dollars. Not a dime. They volunteer their time and labor in exchange for a campsite to park their RV. Oregon State Parks is getting free labor -- DONATED labor from retirees and volunteers who love the outdoors -- and they are STILL charging you through the roof and STILL claiming they need more money. And then there are the rangers. Now I want to be fair -- but let's be honest about what a lot of ranger activity at campgrounds actually looks like. They drive around and check that you paid. They verify your tag. They make sure your receipt is displayed. That's the job. Fee enforcement. At wages that aren't exactly making anyone rich. So let me get this straight: -- The lottery generates hundreds of millions of dollars, with parks as a named beneficiary -- Volunteer hosts donate their labor for FREE -- Rangers are not highly paid -- Operating costs are therefore not enormous AND YET the fees are sky high, they keep climbing, and nobody in state government can give Oregon families a straight answer about where the money is actually going? I'm not just frustrated. I am demanding answers. Where is the lottery money going? Show us the budget line by line. Show us how much came in from the lottery last year and exactly where every dollar was spent. Because right now it looks like Oregon families are being squeezed from both ends -- losing money at lottery terminals across the state AND then getting charged again just to stand on public land for a weekend. This is public land. It belongs to you. You already paid for it. You are being charged to use what is already yours -- while the state collects a river of gambling revenue that was supposed to make this more affordable, not less. Enough. Share this post. Contact Oregon Parks and Recreation at oregon.gov/oprd. Call your state legislators. Demand a full public audit of every lottery dollar that was supposed to go to parks. Oregon families deserve to know where their money went. And they deserve to use their own land without being gouged for it. SHARE THIS. People need to know.

Great place to chill and enjoy the river! Great fly fishing, kayaking friendly staff and just great…read morevibe. Love the log cabin apartment and real grass

This place was a diamond in the rough. It's rustic but cute, organized and friendly. Also you can't…read morebeat the natural beauty by the Williamson River.The staff is friendly and helpful. And the location is perfect if you're visiting Crater Lake. WiFi is not the strongest but it's useable enough. We would recommend it and probably return if we were in the area.

We drove down a forest road off scenic higway#31 for about 5 miles to see the hole. Along the drive…read morethe Ponderosa forest was dotted with patches and boutiques of yellow buckwheat and Oregon sunshine. We looked at the big hole. Checked if off our see list. Truly a beautiful blue and white sky day - sky shaped like a bowl over a bowl - the hole-in-the-ground. You can walk around it 1.9 miles and drive down a road into it - not interested!

Insanely beautiful and off the beaten path. My wife and I had heard about this place from a number…read moreof locals over the last year, so we finally decided to check it out and drove in from the south side off the 31 Highway. Wow -- this place is absolutely worth the drive. The drive up there is a bit crazy (we took a Tesla Model X with AWD), but we saw people there with other electric vehicles and smaller cars as well. You definitely need a bit of comfort with driving on rough dirt roads with lots of big rocks and gaps. But... Once we made it up to the rim it was incredible! Super quiet, insanely big (the pictures really don't do it justice), and you can spend a few hours hiking around the rim and down into the crater if you want. We both loved it: the natural beauty, the massive scale, and the incredible plant and wildlife all around. If you want an adventure off the beaten path this is for you!